Castlemont Junior Academy (Closed 2023)

Castlemont Junior Academy serves 32 students in grades 6-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
32 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
This chart displays the total teachers of Castlemont Junior Academy by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
21:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Castlemont Junior Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
11%
Hispanic
(15-16)
3%
54%
Black
(15-16)
91%
6%
White
(15-16)
n/a
24%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
6%
4%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Castlemont Junior Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Castlemont Junior Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Castlemont Junior Academy?
32 students attend Castlemont Junior Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Castlemont Junior Academy students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Castlemont Junior Academy?
Castlemont Junior Academy has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Castlemont Junior Academy offer ?
Castlemont Junior Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Castlemont Junior Academy part of?
Castlemont Junior Academy is part of Oakland Unified School District.

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